The Facilities Directorate Across the Directorate much of our time is spent on delivery of services – critical work that enables the University to operate and progress. Through this work, we connect with staff and students and the wider city and region. This activity is about keeping the lights on and is essential. As a dynamic and diverse group, we are also constantly challenging ourselves to do new things and improve how we work. Our expertise is required across the University. Add to this the fact that we have been in crisis management mode in recent years – like many others in the University – and I believe it is time to pause and
Our
re-set. How do we work together to get smarter with our essential day-to-day service delivery? How can we do more to help the University deliver its Strategy: Universal Values, Global Change 2020-2030?
Way
Ahead
Our Way Ahead gives us a clear focus for the next three years .
It sets out our aims and objectives and how we will deliver them. It helps all of us in the Directorate to understand what we have the capacity to deliver, and it will mean we can be clear on the impact of requests for new projects.
The plan is focused on people, impact and ways of working.
It identifies key initiatives, including Net Zero by 2030, a programme to ‘reimagine’ the campus, and the development of inspirational learning, teaching and workplace spaces. It is underpinned by the University’s values and a commitment to support everyone who works in the FD by developing an inclusive culture that ensures everyone feels valued. We know that to deliver on our new plan we may need new skillsets and the Directorate is committed to providing training and development to support people as they try new ideas and new ways of working. I strongly believe that we need to work together as one directorate, not a collection of services, and that we have a huge amount to learn from each other and the incredible array of skill and talent across the institution. As we look to our way ahead, I want us to be strategic, realistic and innovative in our approach. As a directorate that works collaboratively, we will achieve our goals over the next three years and beyond. Most importantly, by supporting and enabling the University Strategy, we will help students and staff to flourish, succeed and make a difference.
Our Vision
A shared vision informs our work and ensures we all keep to the same path.
we will create amazing places, spaces and experiences on campus; we want everyone – all of you, and everyone who uses the campus – to feel that they belong.
they will be sustainable, inspirational, innovative and inclusive; Our work – creating, delivering and maintaining the fabric of the University – helps everyone to fulfil their potential.
Ann Allen, Director of Campus Innovation & Development
Learn more about Our Way Ahead & the Facilities Directorate here.
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